Game Changing Leadership – Knowing How to Use Giving Tuesday and Year-End Giving to Benefit Your Church • November 2021 As we come to the end of 2021 there are two big generosity moments that you can use to grow your church’s overall culture of generosity. In this webinar, Chris Stovall will give you specific ideas […]
Generosity Matters | Summer/Fall 2021 & 2020 Annual Report
Celebrating God’s Guidance and Provision Through a Time of Storms In October 2018, both of Lynn Haven UMC’s buildings were destroyed by Hurricane Michael. Just four days after the storm, worship took place in the main campus parking lot and continued there for seven weeks. In early December, a partnership with Bay Haven Schools allowed […]
Celebrating God’s Guidance and Provision Through a Time of Storms
Our heart at the Foundation is to constantly pursue ways to sustain churches financially and help them bring people to Christ. With the uncertain nature of building projects, though, we know even the best laid out plans of a church are not always smooth sailing. Many AWF Conference churches experienced monumental setbacks as a […]
2020 Annual Report
Over the last couple of years, we have all felt the effects and difficulties of the current pandemic. At the Foundation, we have continued working hard to fulfill our mission and ministry of serving the churches and organizations of the Alabama-West Florida Conference with the goal of financially strengthening and preserving ministries during this uncharted […]
Foundation Events Continue Online
“Thank you for the practical, valuable, informative Game Changing Leadership session. We are blessed to have his (Chris Stovall’s) expertise shared through the Foundation. Thanks to all.” – Marge Roate, FUMC Wetumpka Stewardship Chair Since 2019, we have provided Game Changing Leadership events to resource churches and individuals with tips and tools needed to continue […]
How Year-End Giving Can Benefit Your Church
Year-end giving is significant for most churches and nonprofits by providing approximately 30% of annual giving in December alone and 10% of annual giving in the last three days of the year.1 Total giving has increased by $43.73 billion between 2019 and 2020, with 28% of those funds given to faith-based organizations. Of those funds […]
Pastor Appreciation Month 2021
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! We are blessed to serve and partner with pastors, churches, and ministries throughout the AWF Conference. As a small thank you, please feel free to download, use, and share the Pastor Appreciation Media Pack in your church during October and on Pastor Appreciation Day (Sunday, October 10). The media pack includes images […]
Give More with Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
Donating stocks and bonds (often known as appreciated securities) to your church or United Methodist ministry is easy to do and can provide attractive tax benefits. Whether you plan to itemize your charitable contributions, or simply use the standard deduction, as one of our Foundation services, we can assist you with the transfer and gifting of appreciated […]
Join Us for a Game Changing Leadership Event on August 12
Game Changing Leadership – Keys to a Successful Annual Fall Stewardship Campaign Coming Out of the “COVID Cloud” • August 2021 This fall, there will be an unprecedented opportunity for churches to highlight, emphasize, and focus in on the God-inspired vision He’s laid on the hearts of their congregations. Join us on Thursday, August 12th at […]
Generosity Matters | Spring 2021
6 Reasons Your Church Needs a Planned Giving Program Giving USA reports that an estimated $43.21 billion in planned gifts and bequests were given to non-profits in 2019* with most gifts benefiting non-profits, educational institutions, and other organizations. Whether or not your church is considering starting a planned giving program, here are 6 ways it can […]
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